Transmission: Automatic Color: Black Avg. Vehicle Review:3 (4 reviews) "I was looking for a CRV type crossover, but then I saw the compass. I thought it looked a bit small at first, but then i saw that the inside was alot more roomy then it looked from the outside.
I have had my 2009 Jeep Compass for 6 months now, and it lasted nicely through a rough Chicago winter (with 2WD !).......
It runs smooth.... the only bad thing i have to say is that my Inferno Red choice of color seems to get dirty or (look) dirty fairly quickly."

Transmission: Automatic Color: Black Avg. Vehicle Review:3 (4 reviews) "-CVT Transmission is problematic
-Front and rear struts need replacement after only 50k miles (not covered by Carmax warranty - which i would also NOT recommend)
-Ball joints failed - needed replacement which also includes the control arms as they are all one piece."

2009 Jeep Compass Sport Specifications

Customer Review Summary for 2009 Jeep Compass

3

(4 Reviews)

Great Value

2009 Jeep CompassChicagoJeep - Chicago01/25/2010

I was looking for a CRV type crossover, but then I saw the compass. I thought it looked a bit small at first, but then i saw that the inside was alot more roomy then it looked from the outside.
I have had my 2009 Jeep Compass for 6 months now, and it lasted nicely through a rough Chicago winter (with 2WD !).......
It runs smooth.... the only bad thing i have to say is that my Inferno Red choice of color seems to get dirty or (look) dirty fairly quickly.

Terrible Car - DO NOT BUY

2009 Jeep CompassKevin - Odenton, MD07/11/2014

-CVT Transmission is problematic
-Front and rear struts need replacement after only 50k miles (not covered by Carmax warranty - which i would also NOT recommend)
-Ball joints failed - needed replacement which also includes the control arms as they are all one piece.

Compass 09

2009 Jeep CompassLocalbubs - 10/01/2010

For what it is, it's a great car. It's like the economy car for jeep ans it works well as one. The all weel drive is a down side as it causes slow acceceration at the time you press the pedal so no pulling out in front of traffic. Would be A LOT better if if was 2w/4w drive, no 4L, but you can put it into 4H. Good space for a family trip to the mountains/beach/camping. The offroad performance is limited to maintained trails only.

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